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Drop + Matt3o MT3 Susuwatari Custom Keycap Set
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Drop + Matt3o MT3 Susuwatari Custom Keycap Set
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keyboard_arrow_downStreakInTheSky
223
Jul 11, 2020
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I wish it was smoother, maybe not quite like SA, but just a tad smoother. But it’s still one of the nicest feeling surfaces out there, smoother than GMK, MT3 PBT, or ePBT. I wish it were a bit thicker for more THOCK, but it’s the thockiest caps made today(Haven’t tried KAT, but those are PBT, so likely not thockier). Sculpt and cup shape is miles ahead of SA in terms of feel on boards with standard to higher angles, which is where SA doesn’t work as well.
The colors don’t quite match the renders, but the overall aesthetic is there and is so damn close. Colors don’t look quite as rich, but that’s the deception of renders and anybody who’s been in this hobby for a while knows colors rarely completely match the renders. I put one next to SA Jukebox which is an obvious cream color, and from the top the legends look identical to the cream Jukebox. From the bottom, Susuwatari is A LOT warmer. I have a suspicion having a smoother surface and more shine would make colors pop more, though doubtful it would help them look creamier. If you look at the legend of the special novelty we all got, it looks very creamy.
Colors and legends are more uniform than I’ve seen from other companies. Legends are nice and sharp all around, sharper than anything else out there. The only thing that feels nicer are the super thick old school caps, but these are brand new and are MX compatible. They make any mx keyboard a little more like the boards of the early generations.
I actually think these caps might get better with age as they develop a shine/patina. The colors will get warmer and the texture will smoothen out. Though I tend to not hate shine and yellowing as much as others and sometimes even like it, especially on darker colors.
I wouldn’t say these are perfect, but any nit picky negatives aren’t enough to drop stars. These are the best caps made today, period.
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Recommends this product? Yes
WGkeon
29
Jul 14, 2020
So if i am following correctly, Mods are dark almost black grey while alphas are basically just grey unlike in the renders which is charcoal grey?
StreakInTheSky
223
Jul 14, 2020
WGkeonDefinitely darker than “just grey”, but lighter (edit: put cooler, but looking at it again, not really) than the renders. You can refer to my photo, tried to get the colors as close as I could to how I see them in person. Have a matte black anodized aluminum case for comparison.
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nederk
40
Dec 18, 2020
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Another masterpiece form matt3o!
I was recently planning a retro build and was looking for keycaps to go with the theme. Was looking at SA profile for a while, but there wasn't anything out there that was appealing and available. Then I came across the MT3 Susuwatari and it fits the theme I wanted to go with perfectly!
The MT3 profile is, special. It is definitely not for everyone, and especially not for gaming. For typing/coding they are truly something, I personally love everything about them. The texture, the feeling, and the colors are just spot on.
If there was one thing I could complain about it's the fact that they are missing a NorDe/International kit. I really hope Drop makes this possible in the future.
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Recommends this product? Yes
Jasburbak
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Sep 3, 2020
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Like many before mentioned, the coloring is not what was shown in the rendering, but it's still quite nice. This profile is now my favorite by far, and the F-J deep dishing is wonderful. Just that alone, gets a big kudos. Absolutely a joy to type on. However-
I received two identical Right Shift keycaps, and therefore am missing my Left Shift keycap. (2.25unit Shift Key).
Massdrop's customer service regarding this is absolutely ABYSMAL. After notifying them that I was sent the wrong keycap, and was missing one of my main base keys; they replied with:
- I could return the set and be issued a full refund.
- I could return the set and be sent a replacement set.
- I can be issued a $15 partial refund.
jcabmora
17
Jul 18, 2020
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Amazing caps!
Took a long time, but totally worth the wait!
These keycaps feel great, and I love the color. Although, there is a slight difference between the original renderings, I prefer the color of the actual product. The base set is a gray that is slightly warmer, and I am happy that is the case. It is reminiscent of some old electric IBM typewriters I played with when I was a kid. I love the colors.
The double shot letters are amazingly crisp:
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Recommends this product? Yes
TenicioBelDoro
180
Dec 28, 2020
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This was the first MT3 set I purchased, but the second I received. While I waited for my Susuwatari ortho set to arrive, I picked up /dev/tty. I'm glad I ended up with both for two reasons. First, I prefer the texture of the PBT caps on /dev/tty than the ABS on Susuwatari. Second, I ended up mixing the alphas and mods from the two sets and really am enjoying the results:
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TenicioBelDoro
180
Jan 28, 2021
The ABS caps are not smooth as glass—there is some texture there, but it's more perceptible with, say, your fingernail than the pad of your fingertip.
etatauri
329
Jul 9, 2020
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Great looking caps on awesome MT3 profile.
Recommends this product? Yes
bobeirasa
46
Aug 10, 2020
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Amazing keycap set, prime product
This is my first prime keycaps. The build quality on those little things is simply amazing. The look and feel and the comfort is absolutely fantastic and the only complain I have is that the Del key doesn't align properly with my Drop ALT, but I believe this is more Drop's fault since the PCB layout is a bit different with an extra column of keys on the extreme right side. At the beginning I kinda didn't like this Esc thing and I was considering putting an artisan keycap in there, but now I am actually enjoying.
Recommends this product? Yes
Dwkal
3
Sep 14, 2020
really like it! I feel I am similar to you in many respects (although I've probably bought a few too many cheaper keyboards/switches/parts along the way, and sold them at a massive loss :( ). Hopefully this'll be my endgame!
Also, when you band-aid modded did you take the board apart?
bobeirasa
46
Sep 14, 2020
DwkalNo, I did not need to take the board apart to apply the band-aids. I cut the pieces and put it on just by removing the key switch. It's better because it already indicates the right position. I saw a guy on YouTube showing how, can't find the video now. You can easily achieve with tweezers or toothpicks to help routing the tiny band-aid piece. In my case I just glued the tip of the band-aid on the tip of my finger, routed it underneath the aluminum case and used a toothpick slightly apply pressure and glue it on the PCB.
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DrakeNS
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Jul 18, 2020
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If you want to go for a vintage look, you couldn't do much better
First off, please be aware that this is a pretty niche product. I wanted something old-school for my WASD Code keyboard (poorly-lit image below). For that, these caps truly provide in spades. They remind me of an IBM Selectric in general shape, although the Matt3o is more satin in texture and has sharper edges to the keys. I should note that each row above and below the home row are incrementally taller and angled inwards, so be aware to pick the proper layout for your needs, as you won't be able to swap keys between rows. The unexpected change in height between rows felt a little off at first, but I stopped noticing the difference after a day or so of use. I will also point out that while they aren't obviously indexed, the 'F', 'J', and numpad '5' are more concave, making them easily distinguishable by touch.
Long story short, I am no keyboard/keycap aficionado by any stretch of the imagination, but for what I wanted (a retro-style look), I am more than satisfied.
One final note - the Drop for this order was substantially delayed by just over a year from the original estimated delivery date. I am not changing my final score for the product, but I believe that it is worth noting for any prospective buyers. I would hope that issues due to setup, tooling, etc., have now been worked out and should no longer be a problem, but I also believe in making sure that any potential buyer is fully informed of the whole process.
DeadeyeDave
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Jul 10, 2020
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Impressive Quality
TL;DR: For me, the truly excellent quality of these caps overcomes development delays and colors that don't exactly match the renders.
It seems like a lot of commenters here may have been experiencing their first group-buy; welcome to the format, guys. Lots of waiting and delays are just part of it - even if this particular one might be breaking some records.
For my review, the delay of this first production run does not factor into the score whatsoever; this is an entirely new double-shot ABS profile, with all the tooling having been developed from scratch - that's not a fast process and it was stated up-front there might be unpredictable delays, and refunds were offered every step of the way. Moving on.
I really debated between 4 and 5 stars here, because it's true that the colors don't match the renders, with the alphas being a bit lighter and less warm of a gray, and the cream legends being lighter as well. I rated this set 5 stars because the quality is fantastic; this new profile (in ABS) blows Signature Plastics' SA right out of the water - *and* it's better for typing (in my opinion). It's also true that the only time I've seen a set match their renders really well was GMK Nines.
I'm sure there are others, but they're exceptions rather than the rule - and of course this set looks very different depending on the lighting. (My set looks so much better in-person than I expected after seeing Matt3o's initial production photos!)
I've seen a few people say the legends are white rather than cream - flip your caps over, guys - that's cream colored plastic. The legends just looks white in comparison to the dark gray; it's an optical illusion like that stupid dress everyone was arguing about in 2016.
At the end of the day, these are some of the best keycaps I have ever seen - and I've tried just about every profile and material out there. If you like the way this set looks in photos, I can't recommend it enough. If the colors aren't your thing, check back in a month or two, as Drop is planning a few more colors for ABS MT3 this year.
Recommends this product? Yes
Zigzell
23
Aug 29, 2020
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Nice Keycaps/QC issue /Support “Drop”ed the ball
Keyscaps look great, however my shift key arrived damaged. For $120 for the set, this is bullshit!
Update: Support offered 20% back in drop credit of $20.... that’s 16.7% of $120! They can’t even get that right... fucking disappointing experience all around!!!
Update 2: Drop seems to be a mess, somehow a random PCB got involved. They did address the issue of 20%... This is the last product I will buy using Drop! Support the creators directly whenever possible and cut out the greedy middleman!
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Recommends this product? No
Kevin
5434
Outreach
Sep 1, 2020
ZigzellThey should offer you a complete replacement set OR the $20 credit... if not, I'll flag it to a CS Manager to look at for you.
If you opt for a replacement, you will need to send the set with the defective cap back, and we'll send you a whole new set.
Zigzell
23
Sep 1, 2020
KevinMy city is a COVID-19 hotspots, not interested in going out in my town to ship the whole set back. Would you even ship a replacement it in a reasonable timeframe anyways lmao?
my problem IS Y’ALL : (choose one)
a. Can’t do math and are completely incompetent
b. Choosing to ignore that 20% isn’t $20
c. Lying that you offer a credit of 20% and in reality are giving people less
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